Audubon Bird Feeders

Bird watching is an enjoyable hobby for many of us. We love watching
their antics of the different birds and especially enjoy the bright
colors of the different species.

One of the best ways to attract birds to your yard or garden is with
a feeder. There are numerous things to consider when acquiring
a feeder and there are many different types of Audubon feeders available.
And each feeder caters to specific birds.

Ground
feeders are best for birds like Doves, Goldfinches, Cardinals,
Juncos, Towhees and Sparrows. These feeders should be placed in open
areas at least 10 feet away from trees and shrubs. This gives
the feeding birds ample opportunity to flee any dangers such as cats
or squirrels.

The Audubon Ground Feeder is one that is designed in a way that keeps
the seeds fresh by separating them from the bird droppings. Some ground
feeders will also have covers over them.

Another
good choice is the Audubon Sunflower seed tube
feeder. It comes with metal ports around the seed dispenser to
protect the feeder from nibbling squirrels and house sparrows.
Itís best to position this type of feeder about 5 feet off of the ground.
Also, you'll probably want to hang this type close to a window so you
can watch, from the comfort of your home, as the varieties come to feed.

Another
type of feeder for your consideration is the Audubon
Suet feeder. Titmice, Chickadees,
Nuthatches and Woodpeckers love to eat suet. Sometimes wrens,
creepers and warblers will go for the the suet cake. You can feed suet
by placing it in a mesh onion bag, or your you can buy a feeder that
is designed to hold suet cakes.

You can hang a suet feeder from a tree branch or on a wire thatís
strung between two trees. If you place it near other feeder poles, you'll
probably get to see some birds that will eat both the seeds and the
suet cakes.

Since the suet can turn rancid you should avoid giving out this feed
when the outside temperatures are at or above 80 degrees.